Samar Ali

Experience

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  Ibex Group of Companies

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Intern

  Department: Embedded Systems

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  Huawei Technologies

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern - PMO (Project Management Office)

  • Assisted in telecom project coordination, providing insights into large-scale network deployments.

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  Telenor Pakistan

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Intern

  Department: IP&PS Core PlanningSkills: MPLS, IP, Routers, Switches, IPSec, GGSN, SGSN, Call flows, DNS

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  Warid Telecom

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Engineer RNP&O

  • Optimized network performance, enhancing customer experience and increasing operational efficiency.• Successfully performed city level and highway network optimizations, improving connectivity and reducing drop rates.• Developed and implemented site optimization strategies for network expansion, supporting revenue growth.

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  Jazz

  Jan 2017 - now

  Strategic Planning & Network Expansion• Developed and implemented network Guidelines for 2G/3G/4G and ensuring scalability and future-readiness• Spectrum management and strategy development, ensuring optimal resource utilization• Led integration and post-merger optimization for Mobilink and Warid networks• Defined and executed nationwide network strategies for 2G/3G/4G/5G technologies, rolled out new solutions including VoLTE, VoWifi,5G and shared network • Planned and executed the in-house 3G sunset transition nationwide without vendor support, ensuring seamless migration to Super 4G• Delivered key analytics-driven insights using tools like OOKLA, Open-Signal, and Facebook Insight• Evaluated and rolled out emerging technologies like AI-driven features, and New Solutions like Massive MIMO for enhancing network quality and efficiencyEnd-to-End Solution Locking• Cross Functional Functionality & CollaborationPerformance Enhancement & Cost Optimization• Network optimization projects, improving KPIs ensuring PTA compliance• Energy-saving initiatives, resukting in OPEX reductions while maintaining user experience• Led innovative optimization projects, such as AI-driven features and geolocation analytics• Successfully implemented shared network (MOCN/GWCN) rollouts, troubleshooting and reversionsVendor Management & Outsourcing• Managed RFP processes and vendor negotiations for advanced radio optimization servicesLeadership & Collaboration• Collaborated across technology, Commercial, and finance teams to align network strategies with organizational goals.• Presented progress, network insights, and technical recommendations to senior leadership• Served as a technical trainer, mentoring Jazz resources on advanced network optimization techniques and emerging technologies.AI and Innovation Leadership• Member of Jazz’s AI Council. Developed and deployed AI-based network optimization tools, enhancing operational performance and decision-making. Show less

  • Expert RAN Optimization

    Dec 2019 - now

  • Specialist RNO

    Jan 2017 - now